Join the City of Vaughan in the fight against climate change
Make a difference this Earth Hour
“We have a proud tradition in Vaughan of championing sustainability and making our city a greener place for tomorrow. As Chair of PowerStream, I know first-hand the impact that conserving energy has on our monthly bills. We sometimes take electricity for granted and that is why I am challenging you to join me in the fight against climate change – not just in the lead up to Earth Hour, but every day. We are committed to addressing local environmental issues and working together to ensure an even better, more sustainable city. The power to make a difference is in our hands.”
On March 19, the City of Vaughan will join communities
around the world to observe Earth Hour – a global movement to raise awareness
for climate change. Every year, Earth Hour is celebrated by powering down and
turning off the lights for one hour.
Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua is taking the lead by being more environmentally friendly and
reducing his energy consumption. Before Earth Hour this Saturday, he will be
releasing a video every day this week on Facebook and Twitter to demonstrate
how he is making a difference. He is also challenging citizens to join in the
conversation using #VaughanEarthHour and share a video or photo of how they are
combatting climate change.
The
community is invited to join Mayor Bevilacqua and Members of Council for the
ninth annual Earth Hour Vaughan event at City Hall on March 19 starting at 6:30
p.m. Featured activities include an innovative energy exhibit, lantern walk,
live entertainment and Vaughan’s very own Green Hero Award presentation.
QUOTE
“We have a proud tradition in Vaughan of championing sustainability and making our city a greener place for tomorrow. As Chair of PowerStream, I know first-hand the impact that conserving energy has on our monthly bills. We sometimes take electricity for granted and that is why I am challenging you to join me in the fight against climate change – not just in the lead up to Earth Hour, but every day. We are committed to addressing local environmental issues and working together to ensure an even better, more sustainable city. The power to make a difference is in our hands.”
-Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- This year marks the ninth annual Earth Hour Vaughan event at City Hall.
- To celebrate Earth Hour, turn off all non-essential lights from 8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. on March 19.
- The World Wildlife Fund first launched Earth Hour in 2007 in Sydney, Australia with more than two-million participants. Since then, Earth Hour has grown to become one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment with participation from more than 170 countries.
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